Nissan Crew K30 2.0 i 12V (130 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.7 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.8 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 4.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Nissan Crew:

The Nissan Crew is a mid-size sedan manufactured by Nissan between 1993 and 2009, sold only in Japan and mostly used as taxicabs, driver training, and by law enforcement agencies as police cars. Its FR layout and simple construction created a steady following converting Crews into drifting and tuning cars.
Its main competitor was the Toyota Comfort. An indication of its intended market as a taxi is that the b-pillar is set 5 cm further forward on the passenger side, making the driver's side door and the left rear door larger than the others since these two would see the majority of use. The rear left door was also available with power opening....(Read more on Wikipedia)

K30 Overview:

Nissan Crew (K30). With 172 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1230 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The Nissan Crew K30 was primarily a Japan-market vehicle and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Its safety features are typical for a vehicle of its era, lacking modern active and passive safety systems.

2.0 i 12V (130 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

The 130 Hp from the 2.0L Inline-6 RB20E engine provides adequate, smooth performance for daily commuting and highway cruising, though it's not designed for spirited driving.

Fuel Economy

With a combined fuel consumption of 7 l/100 km, this engine offers commendable fuel efficiency for a 2.0L Inline-6 from the mid-90s, making it economical for its class.

Best Use Case: Daily Commuting / Highway Cruising

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Highly reliable RB-series engine (RB20E)
  • • Comfortable and spacious interior, especially for rear passengers
  • • Durable build quality, ideal for long-term use
  • • Relatively good fuel economy for its class and era
  • • Simple and robust mechanicals, easy to maintain

Cons:

  • • Dated exterior and interior design by modern standards
  • • Modest performance, not suited for enthusiastic driving
  • • Lack of modern safety features and Euro NCAP rating
  • • Limited availability outside the Japanese domestic market
  • • Rear drum brakes on base models

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Nissan
Model:Crew
Generation:K30
Modification (Engine):2.0 i 12V (130 Hp)
Start of production:1994
End of production:1998
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:130 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre:65.1 Hp/l
Torque:172 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
Engine displacement:1998
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:78 mm mm
Piston Stroke:69.7 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:7 l/100 km
Weight-to-power ratio:9.5 kg/Hp, 105.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.2 kg/Nm, 139.8 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1230
Max. weight:1505
Max load:275
Fuel tank capacity:72 l
Size:
Length:4595 mm mm
Width:1695 mm mm
Height:1460 mm mm
Wheelbase:2665 mm mm
Front track:1460 mm
Rear (Back) track:1400 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size185/70 R14 S
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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